IPS provides the following services to students on F-1 and J-1 visas:

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES:

• Pre-admission immigration counseling
• International admission processing (issuance of I-20 and DS-2019)
• Immigration status change to F-1 and J-1
• Reinstatement to F-1 and J-1 visa status
• U.S. institutional transfers
• Social Security card application assistance
• Assistance in filing Optional Practical Training, academic training and off-campus employment applications
• Work authorization for Curricular Practical Training
• Assistance in bringing F-2 and J2 dependents and counseling
• Work authorization assistance for J-2 dependents
• Updating I-20 and DS-2019 for Program Extension, Change of major, level, and degree
• Travel abroad and re-entry advice and authorization
• Advising for students on post-graduation practical training (services provided until one year past graduation)
• Immigration counseling for F-1 and J-1 students and their dependents.

INFORMATION SERVICES:

• The IPS Website to assist international applicants within the U.S. and abroad. This website also includes sections containing information relevant to current international students.
• Electronic announcements for international students for the USCIS and other updates
• Special checklists and information on all services provided by the IPS office

PROGRAMS:

• Special International Student Orientation sessions (Fall and Spring)
• Employment workshops (Fall and Spring)
• Tax assistance (Spring)
• Career Workshops (Fall and Spring)
• Planning and Pre-departure Orientations for study abroad students
• Parade of Nations (Fall)
• Holidays around the world (Fall)
• International Film Festival
• International Cuisine Classes
• Quilting Around the World class
• Support for Diwali Night and International Night

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